ICE Denies Presence at Dodger Stadium After Team Makes ‘False’ Claim
By Martin Walsh | June 20, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Thursday that they denied U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents access to their stadium’s parking lots. However, ICE quickly denied the claim, stating, “False. We were never there.”

Law enforcement vehicles were seen near Dodger Stadium earlier in the day, prompting protests over assumed ICE presence. In a statement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed their vehicles were briefly at the stadium for unrelated reasons and emphasized there was no enforcement operation connected to the Dodgers.

Meanwhile, an investigation is underway into groups allegedly organizing anti-ICE demonstrations across Los Angeles and other cities. Crowds on Demand, a protest staffing firm, revealed it had received but declined high-budget offers to participate in the events, citing concerns over legality and violence.

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced a probe into the funding behind recent unrest. His committee is sending inquiries to organizations like the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), which reportedly received over $34 million in government grants and has supported anti-ICE activism.

Hawley warned, “Bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech—it’s aiding criminal conduct.” Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) raised similar concerns, suggesting possible political ties and misuse of funds.

While there’s no confirmed evidence linking CHIRLA or its affiliates directly to violent protests, the situation continues to draw scrutiny from lawmakers.